Photos: China struggles to dig out Sichuan earthquake
April 26, 2013
This photo taken on April 25, 2013 shows rescuers carrying a victim's body in Taiping township in Lushan county of Yaan, southwest China's Sichuan province. Tens of thousands of homeless survivors of China's devastating quake are living in makeshift tents or on the streets, facing shortages of food and supplies as well as an uncertain future. AFP/Getty Images ( 519250204 )
CHENGDU, CHINA - APRIL 24: Visitors view the earthquake memorial park at the Beichuan town in Sichuan province on April 24, 2013 in Chengdu, China. The Beichuan earthquake memorial was built in memory of the over 70,000 that perished in the deadly 2008 quake that struck Sichuan province and was built near the Beichuan Middle School, where over 1,000 students and teachers died. With the five year quake anniversary only a few weeks away, residents of Sichuan province are coming to grips with the April 20 earthquake in nearby Ya'An that claimed the lives of over 190 people and injured thousands. (Photo by Lam Yik Fei/Getty Images) ( 167314357 )
YA'AN, CHINA - APRIL 24: (CHINA OUT) Rescuers load relief supplies onto a helicopter on April 24, 2013 in Ya'an, China. A powerful earthquake struck the steep hills of China's southwestern Sichuan province on the morning of April 20, leaving at least 196 people dead and more than 12,200 injured. (Photo by ChinaFotoPress/ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images) ( 167414186 )
XINJIN, CHINA - APRIL 23: (CHINA OUT) Rescuers unload relief supplies from a train at Xinjin railway station on April 23, 2013 in Xinjin County, China. A powerful earthquake struck the steep hills of China's southwestern Sichuan province on the morning of April 20, leaving at least 193 people dead and more than 12,200 injured. (Photo by ChinaFotoPress/Getty Images) ( 167308264 )
BAOXING, CHINA - APRIL 23: (CHINA OUT) Two children play at a shelter on April 23, 2013 in Baoxing County, China. A powerful earthquake struck the steep hills of China's southwestern Sichuan province on the morning of April 20, leaving at least 193 people dead and more than 12,200 injured. (Photo by ChinaFotoPress/Getty Images) ( 167308270 )
A mother feeds her child, who is being carried by the father, after last Saturday's earthquake hit Lushan county, Ya'an, Sichuan province, April 24, 2013. China has poured resources into Sichuan since the magnitude 6.6 quake hit early on Saturday, including 1 billion yuan ($161.9 million) for disaster relief and compensation. But mountainous terrain and poor infrastructure have made reaching victims difficult. The earthquake has left 196 dead, 21 missing and 11,470 injured, according to Xinhua News Agency. Picture taken April 24, 2013. REUTERS/Stringer ( CHINA-QUAKE/ )
A damaged house is seen through a hole on a wall at Taiping township, Lushan county, Sichuan province, April 24, 2013. The earthquake so far left 196 dead, 21 missing and 11,470 injured, according to Xinhua News Agency. Picture taken April 24. REUTERS/China Daily ( CHINA )
LUSHAN, CHINA - APRIL 25: (CHINA OUT) Rescuers clean up the debris at Gucheng village on April 25, 2013 in Lushan County, China. A powerful earthquake struck the Lushan county of China's southwestern Sichuan province on the morning of April 20, leaving at least 196 people dead and more than 12,200 injured. (Photo by ChinaFotoPress/ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images) ( 167533310 )
This photo taken on April 23, 2013 shows a man walking over rubble of collapsed houses in Lushan county of Yaan, southwest China's Sichuan province. Tens of thousands of homeless survivors of China's devastating quake are living in makeshift tents or on the streets, facing shortages of food and supplies as well as an uncertain future. AFP/Getty Images ( 519179274 )
This photo taken on April 23, 2013 shows people inside a damaged car in Lingguan township of Baoxing county in Yaan, southwest China's Sichuan province. Tens of thousands of homeless survivors of China's devastating quake are living in makeshift tents or on the streets, facing shortages of food and supplies as well as an uncertain future. AFP PHOTOSTR/AFP/Getty Images ( 519179269 )
LUSHAN, CHINA - APRIL 24: (CHINA OUT) Local children carrying cardboard placards reading 'Thank you' stand by the roadside on April 24, 2013 in Lushan County, China. A powerful earthquake struck the steep hills of China's southwestern Sichuan province on the morning of April 20, leaving at least 196 people dead and more than 12,200 injured. (Photo by ChinaFotoPress/ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images) ( 167414190 )
This photo taken on April 24, 2013 shows the wife (R) and children of Huang Zongxue, who died in an earthquake in Ya'an, in southwest China's Sichuan province. The April 20 earthquake killed at least 193 people and injured more than 12,000, and left tens of thousands of homeless survivors living in makeshift tents or on the streets, facing shortages of food and supplies. AFP/Getty Images ( 519206818 )
LUSHAN, CHINA - APRIL 24: (CHINA OUT) A health worker sprays disinfectant at a shelter on April 24, 2013 in Lushan County, China. A powerful earthquake struck the steep hills of China's southwestern Sichuan province on the morning of April 20, leaving at least 196 people dead and more than 12,200 injured. (Photo by ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images) ( 167414566 )
A man looks at a damaged house at Taiping township, Lushan county, Sichuan province, April 24, 2013. The earthquake so far left 196 dead, 21 missing and 11,470 injured, according to Xinhua News Agency. Picture taken April 24. REUTERS/China Daily ( CHINA )
A rescue robot works on destroyed houses after last Saturday's earthquake in Lushan county, Ya'an, Sichuan province April 25, 2013. China has poured resources into Sichuan since the magnitude 6.6 quake hit early on Saturday, including 1 billion yuan ($161.9 million) for disaster relief and compensation. But mountainous terrain and poor infrastructure have made reaching victims difficult. The earthquake has left 196 dead, 21 missing and 11,470 injured, according to Xinhua News Agency. Picture taken April 25, 2013. REUTERS/Stringer ( CHINA-QUAKE/ )
An elderly woman cries as she mourns her relative who was killed in last Saturday's earthquake, in Longmen township of Lushan county, Sichuan province April 26, 2013. Friday marks the seventh day since the earthquake, an important day in China's traditional mourning process which lasts up to seven weeks. The earthquake has left 196 dead, 21 missing and more than 11,000 injured, according to Xinhua News Agency. REUTERS/Stringer ( CHINA-QUAKE/ )
People cry as they mourn at the tomb of their relative who was killed in last Saturday's earthquake, in Longmen township of Lushan county, Sichuan province April 26, 2013. Friday marks the seventh day since the earthquake, an important day in China's traditional mourning process which lasts up to seven weeks. The earthquake has left 196 dead, 21 missing and more than 11,000 injured, according to Xinhua News Agency. REUTERS/Stringer ( CHINA-QUAKE/ )
This photo taken on April 24, 2013 shows a photo of Huang Zongxue-- who died during the earthquake---- held in his sister's hands in Ya'an, in southwest China's Sichuan province. The April 20 earthquake killed at least 193 people and injured more than 12,000, and left tens of thousands of homeless survivors living in makeshift tents or on the streets, facing shortages of food and supplies. AFP/Getty Images ( 519206838 )
This photo taken on April 24, 2013 shows the father of Zichen, sitting next to his grave, after he died during the earthquake in Ya'an, in southwest China's Sichuan province. The April 20 earthquake killed at least 193 people and injured more than 12,000, and left tens of thousands of homeless survivors living in makeshift tents or on the streets, facing shortages of food and supplies. AFP/Getty Images ( 519206898 )
This photo taken on April 25, 2013 shows people reacting at a grave site in Yaan, southwest China's Sichuan province. Tens of thousands of homeless survivors of China's devastating quake are living in makeshift tents or on the streets, facing shortages of food and supplies as well as an uncertain future. AFP/Getty Images ( 519250209 )
LUSHAN, CHINA - APRIL 23: (CHINA OUT) Rescuers carry a victim's body out of a damaged building on April 23, 2013 in Lushan County, China. A powerful earthquake struck the steep hills of China's southwestern Sichuan province on the morning of April 20, leaving at least 193 people dead and more than 12,200 injured. (Photo by ChinaFotoPress/Getty Images) ( 167308266 )
HENGNAN, CHINA - APRIL 24: (CHINA OUT) Students of University of South China light candles to pray for quake victims on April 24, 2013 in Hengnan, China. A powerful earthquake struck the steep hills of China's southwestern Sichuan province on the morning of April 20, leaving at least 196 people dead and more than 12,200 injured. (Photo by ChinaFotoPress/ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images) ( 167414184 )
This photo taken on April 24, 2013 shows rescuers unloading relief supplies in Shuangshi township in Lushan county of Yaan, southwest China's Sichuan province. Tens of thousands of homeless survivors of China's devastating quake are living in makeshift tents or on the streets, facing shortages of food and supplies as well as an uncertain future. AFP/Getty Images ( 519250201 )
This photo taken on April 23, 2013 shows a woman cooking beside collapsed houses in Lushan county of Yaan, southwest China's Sichuan province. Tens of thousands of homeless survivors of China's devastating quake are living in makeshift tents or on the streets, facing shortages of food and supplies as well as an uncertain future. AFP/Getty Images ( 519179277 )
This photo taken on April 24, 2013 shows an earthquake victim standing before his damaged home in Taiping township in Lushan county of Yaan, southwest China's Sichuan province. Tens of thousands of homeless survivors of China's devastating quake are living in makeshift tents or on the streets, facing shortages of food and supplies as well as an uncertain future. AFP/Getty Images ( 519244776 )
This photo taken on April 24, 2013 shows an elderly woman crying on seeing the photos of her grandson Zichen, who died during the earthquake in Ya'an, in southwest China's Sichuan province. The April 20 earthquake killed at least 193 people and injured more than 12,000, and left tens of thousands of homeless survivors living in makeshift tents or on the streets, facing shortages of food and supplies. AFP/Getty Images ( 519212353 )
This photo taken on April 24, 2013 shows the sister-in-law of Huang Zongxue, who died during the earthquake, as family members burn offerings, in Lushan county of Yaan, southwest China's Sichuan province. Tens of thousands of homeless survivors of China's devastating quake are living in makeshift tents or on the streets, facing shortages of food and supplies as well as an uncertain future. AFP PHOTOSTR/AFP/Getty Images ( 519206993 )
This photo taken on April 24, 2013 shows the brother of Li Yuanyuan, a girl who was killed during the earthquake in Ya'an, in southwest China's Sichuan province. The April 20 earthquake killed at least 193 people and injured more than 12,000, and left tens of thousands of homeless survivors living in makeshift tents or on the streets, facing shortages of food and supplies. AFP/Getty Images ( 519207571 )
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